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Stanley Cup Odds & AI Predictions Today: Best NHL Playoff Picks for Sunday, April 27

Gary Pearson

Last Updated: April 27, 2025 10:00 AM EDT • 4 min 31 sec read.

Stanley Cup Odds & AI Predictions Today: Best NHL Playoffs Picks for Sunday, April 27
Pictured: Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe trips Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid. Photo by Perry Nelson via Imagn Images.

Our Stanley Cup odds and AI predictions today feature another four-game docket, with each series featured on Sunday at 2-1. 

All four teams trailing their respective series before Saturday's games prevailed, with the Ottawa Senators staving off elimination thanks to an overtime winner in the third successive game the Battle of Ontario required an extra frame. 

Meanwhile, Gabriel Landeskog scored his first goal in three years as the Colorado Avalanche had their way with the Dallas Stars at home.  What drama are we in store for today?

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Home-ice advantage taking center stage in Round 1

Home teams are dominating proceedings in the first round, winning 18 of 26 games thus far. The one significant anomaly is the Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning series, in which the visitor won all three games. 

Excluding the Battle of the Sunshine State, the home team is 18-5. The Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, and Vegas Golden Knights each won one road game with both series going into a pivotal Game 5 deadlocked at two games apiece.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are the only other team that has won a contest in enemy environments thus far, while the Stanley Cup odds favorite Carolina Hurricanes will look to pick up their first road victory on Sunday in New Jersey. 

In our Stanley Cup betting guide, we analyzed whether home ice in the first round is a discernible advantage. 

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🏒 NHL playoff predictions & best bets for today Sunday, April 27

Here are our best NHL predictions today for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, including our expert picks and full-game previews for every matchup. Odds courtesy of BetMGM; subject to change.

🚨 Jets vs. Blues player props, odds, expert picks

📍 Puck drop: 1 p.m. ET | 📺 TV: TBS, Sportsnet
📊 Odds: Jets (-135) | Blues (+115) | O/U 5.5

👉 Check out our full Jets vs. Blues player props for expert analysis, betting picks, and our favorite prop bets.

🤖 Jets vs. Blues Game 4 AI prediction 

🎯 Score prediction: Blues 4, Jets 2

Here's why ChatGPT is picking the Blues to win Game 4: 

"The Blues come into Game 4 with a huge confidence boost after their dominant 7–2 win in Game 3. Pavel Buchnevich looks unstoppable right now, and Cam Fowler's breakout performance from the blue line gives St. Louis a major weapon Winnipeg hasn’t adjusted to yet.

Connor Hellebuyck, who was solid in Games 1 and 2, showed some real cracks in Game 3 — and the Blues will likely try to rattle him early again. Meanwhile, Jordan Binnington seems to have settled in after a shaky start to the series, and playing at home gives him an extra edge.

Winnipeg will fight hard (especially with Kyle Connor’s clutch scoring ability), but unless Hellebuyck bounces back dramatically, the momentum feels like it’s firmly swinging toward St. Louis."

🚨 Hurricanes vs. Devils player props, odds & expert picks

📍 Puck drop: 3:30 p.m. ET | 📺 TV: TBS, Sportsnet 
📊 Odds: Hurricanes -180 | Devils +150 | O/U 5.5

👉 Check out our full Hurricanes vs. Devils player props for expert analysis, betting picks, and our favorite prop bets.

🤖 Hurricanes vs. Devils Game 4 AI prediction 

🎯 Score prediction: Hurricanes 3, Devils 1

Here's why ChatGPT is picking the Hurricanes to win Game 4:

"The Hurricanes have been the better, more consistent team over the first three games, even in their Game 3 loss. Carolina controlled large stretches of that double-overtime game and only lost because of an outstanding goaltending performance by Jacob Markstrom and a sudden-death bounce.

The Devils finally showed some resilience and urgency in Game 3, but Carolina's structure, forecheck, and scoring depth have been better across the board. Logan Stankoven has emerged as a big-time performer, and Frederik Andersen is giving them solid, mistake-free goaltending."

🚨 Capitals vs. Canadiens player props, odds & expert picks

📍 Puck drop: 6:30 p.m. ET | 📺 TV: TBS, Sportsnet 
📊 Odds: Capitals (-118) | Canadiens (-102) | O/U 6

👉 Check out our full Capitals vs. Canadiens player props for expert analysis, betting picks, and our favorite prop bets.

🤖 Capitals vs. Canadiens Game 4 AI prediction 

🎯 Score prediction: Canadiens 5, Capitals 3

Here's why ChatGPT is picking the Canadiens to win Game 4:

"Momentum is swinging hard toward Montreal after that huge 6–3 win in Game 3. Cole Caufield and Alex Newhook are heating up at the right time, and with both starting goaltenders (Logan Thompson and Sam Montembeault) dealing with injuries, this game likely becomes a wide-open, high-scoring affair.

Montreal’s young speedsters (Caufield, Nick Suzuki, Newhook) thrive in fast, scramble-type games, while Washington’s heavier, older style (led by Alex Ovechkin) may not adapt as well if this turns into a track meet."

🚨 Kings vs. Oilers player props, odds & expert picks

📍 Puck drop: 9:30 p.m. ET | 📺 TV: Sportsnet, TBS
📊 Odds: Kings (+115)| Oilers (-135) | O/U 6.5

👉 Check out our full Kings vs. Oilers player props for expert analysis, betting picks, and our favorite prop bets.

🤖 Kings vs. Oilers Game 4 AI prediction 

🎯 Score prediction: Kings 4, Oilers 3 (OT)

Here's why ChatGPT is picking the Kings to win Game 4:

"The Kings have demonstrated resilience throughout the series, bouncing back after conceding and capitalizing on their depth. Adrian Kempe and Anze Kopitar have been consistent offensive contributors, while Darcy Kuemper usually provides stability in goal.​

The Oilers, led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, possess explosive offensive capabilities. However, their goaltending has been inconsistent, with Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard both facing challenges.​

Given the high stakes and the Kings' ability to adapt, I anticipate a tightly contested game that extends into overtime, with Los Angeles edging out Edmonton to take a commanding 3–1 series lead."

🧠 Stanley Cup predictions, expert picks 

🥅 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs betting odds & NHL expert picks

Looking to bet on today's games? Here are some helpful tips and our picks to keep you sharp through the Stanley Cup playoffs:

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Gary Pearson
Gary Pearson has written professionally since 2010, focusing on sports betting since 2014. Before entering the sports betting space, he contributed to the Canadian Press, FanSided, the Hockey Writers, the Calgary Herald, and other publications. His work has also been featured in Sports Illustrated and Bleacher Report. Gary, who consumes sports like a blue whale devours plankton, has a penchant for writing predictions and analyses across several sports, including hockey, soccer, football, tennis, and more. He bets regularly, preferring single-game picks, props, and live betting. While there isn't a sport he has yet to dabble in, Gary prefers betting on soccer, hockey, and football. He studied at various post-secondary institutions, including the University of Calgary, SAIT Polytechnic, and Griffith University, located in Brisbane, Australia. Gary has a marketing degree and completed his bachelor's degree in journalism at Griffith University. He feels strongly that life experience is as essential as post-secondary education, helping formulate more accurate predictions and analyses. Gary believes that competing at a high level of amateur sports during his formative years helped him better understand an athlete's psyche and the nuances and complexities of a team's dynamic, both on and off the playing surface. He feels that knowledge is immeasurably important when offering his analytical expertise. He has lived on five continents and currently resides in Canada.